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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three soldiers in tactical gear lie in a dirt trench as one aims a weapon during the day.

In the Trenches

Soldiers prepare to move downrange during a combined arms live-fire exercise as part of African Lion at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, April 26, 2026. The exercise is designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies.

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